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September 14-16, 2007Preceding the 36th Session of the ICAO Assembly

The Hilton Montreal Bonaventure Hotel(across the street from ICAO Headquarters, Montreal, Canada)

ASSOCIATES

AIRPORTS COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL

CIVIL AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES ORGANISATIONINTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION

THE WORLD BANK

AIRPORTS COUNCILINTERNATIONAL

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About This Conference:The International Civil Aviation Organization and McGill University’sInstitute of Air & Space Law are convening a WorldwideConference on “Aviation Safety, Security and the Environment:The Way Forward” immediately preceding the 36th Session ofICAO’s General Assembly in Montreal. This Conference bringstogether governmental, industry, scientific/engineering, legal,financial, and academic experts from around the world to addressthe critical challenges facing civil aviation today.

Who Should Attend?The Conference is a “must attend” for professionals from civil avi-ation authorities and transport ministries [including members ofstate delegations to the ICAO Assembly], airlines, airports, air nav-igation service providers, aviation security providers as well as per-sonnel of organizations directly involved in supporting the aviationbusiness such as manufacturers, law and consulting firms, and inter-national and regional organizations.

Information:• Programme and Registration

See Conference Website at:

http://www.icao.int/icao/en/atb/atbMcGill_meetings/2007/Index.htmlor www.mcgill.ca/iasl

• Information on Hotel Services and Montreal

Visit the Hilton Montreal Bonaventure website at:http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/yulbhhf_ica/index.j.htmlor call toll free number 1-800-267-2575 or direct line (514) 878-2332

• Questions?Susan Joseph, ICAO, at 514-954-8219 ext. 6278 or email [email protected] D’Amico, McGill University Institute of Air and Space Law at514-398-5095 or e-mail [email protected]

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PROGRAMME

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14ICAO Headquarters, 999 University St., Montreal

18:00 – 19:30 EARLY REGISTRATION (ICAO LOBBY)

19:30 – 21:00INAUGURAL RECEPTIONICAO Delegates Lounge, 3rd floor, ICAO HeadquartersHosted by the United Arab Emirates General Civil Aviation Authority

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15The Hilton Montreal Bonaventure Hotel, 900 de la Gauchetière W., Montreal

7:00 – 8:45 REGISTRATION (HOTEL CONFERENCE LOBBY)

8:45 – 9:00INTRODUCTION: WHERE ARE WE HEADED?Welcoming Remarks: ICAO Secretary General, Taïeb Chérif,introduced by Dean Nicholas Kasirer, McGill University Faculty of Law

9:00 – 10:30ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION:WHAT HAS AVIATION ACCOMPLISHED;WHAT SHOULD IT ACCOMPLISH?

• How does aviation serve the world, its economy, and its social intercourse?• What is the projected growth of air traffic, and where is congestion

impacting efficiency?• How do we maintain and improve safety and security while facilitating

movement?• How do we reduce congestion, cost, fuel burn and delay?• How does efficiency contribute to enhancing safety and minimizing the

effect of aviation on the environment?

Chair: Paul Stephen Dempsey – McGill University Instituteof Air & Space Law

Speakers: Victor Aguado – EurocontrolDaniel Calleja – European CommissionNancy Graham – ICAOAlexander ter Kuile – Civil Air Navigation Services

OrganisationAnne McGinley – Airports Council InternationalFolasade Odutola – ICAOAbdul Wahab Teffaha – Arab Air Carriers Organization

10:30 – 11:00 REFRESHMENT BREAK(sponsored by Aéroport de Montréal and ASI)

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11:00 – 12:00EMERGING ISSUES FOR AIRPORTS

• How can airports enhance the margin of safety and security withoutimpairing airline efficiency?

• What new airport and air navigation infrastructure is needed to meetgrowing demand for air travel?

• How do airports measure and address the impact of aircraft noise andother environmental problems?

• What are the current requirements regarding airport safety?• What has been the impact of airport privatization on infrastructure and

charges?

Chair: Laurence E. Gesell – Arizona State UniversitySpeakers: James Cherry – Aéroports de Montréal

Ben DeCosta – Atlanta Hartsfield-JacksonInternational Airport

Stephen Nelson – British Airports AuthoritySiew Huay Tan – Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore

12:00 – 13:30 LUNCH(sponsored by Bombardier and Eurocontrol)

KEYNOTE ADDRESSGiovanni Bisignani – Director General and Chief Executive Officer,

International Air Transport Association

13:30 – 15:15EMERGING ISSUES FOR AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES

• What air navigation technology can enhance safe and efficient flight?• How can air navigation services help reduce fuel burn?• Are air navigation charges limited to the cost of service, and are they

being applied nondiscriminatorily?• How has corporatization worked in terms of safety, efficiency and

cost?• How do developing States finance advanced air navigation technology

and infrastructure?• Just Culture - An answer to the quest for enhancing safety?

Chair: William R. Voss – Flight Safety FoundationSpeakers: Roderick van Dam – Eurocontrol

Bertrand de l’Epinois – Air Traffic AllianceVince Galloti – ICAORudy Kellar – NAV CANADAMike Romanowski – Aerospace

Industries AssociationCharles Schlumberger –The World Bank

15:15 – 15:45 REFRESHMENT BREAK(sponsored by Air Canada and Embrayer)

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15:45 – 17:15AVIATION SECURITY:ARE WE DOING THINGS RIGHT, AND ARE WE DOING THE RIGHT THINGS?

• How can we reconcile security and facilitation?• What is the impact of Machine Readable Travel Documents (MRTDs) on

aviation security?• What is the impact of security on passenger convenience and civil liberty? • How have the existing international conventions and bilateral agree-

ments addressed acts of unlawful interference, and are they equippedto handle the problem?

• What have been the results of the ICAO security audit programme,and has it improved?

• What are the insurance and liability consequences of aviation terrorism?• How do developing States finance and build the necessary infrastruc-

ture and institutional capacity?

Chair: Vijay Poonoosamy – Etihad AirwaysSpeakers: Dominique Antonini – ICAO

Tony Beard – Australian Office of Transport SecurityJames P. Kreindler – Kreindler & KreindlerBillie Vincent – Aerospace Services International, Inc.Denys Wibaux – ICAO

18:00 – 20:00 RECEPTION – Hilton Montreal Bonaventure HotelHosted by the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO)

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16The Hilton Montreal Bonaventure Hotel, 900 de la Gauchetière W., Montreal

9:00 – 9:45BLACKLISTING OF AIRLINES AND AIRPORTS BASEDON SAFETY AND SECURITY CONCERNS

• How are safety audits of States by ICAO and of airlines by IATA procee-ding in assuring compliance with internationally recognized standards?

• What are the air carrier and aircraft airworthiness requirements? • How has the US and EU blacklisting efforts impacted commercial aviation?• Under what circumstances is blacklisting legal, or illegal?• Do flags of convenience pose a problem for aviation safety and security?

Chair: Mohamed Elamiri – ICAOSpeakers: Mohamed Aziz – Arab Air Carriers Organisation

Kenneth P. Quinn – Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw PittmanMia Wouters – Lafili, Van Crombrugge & Partners

9:45 – 10:45ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: NOISE

• What is the impact of aircraft noise on the environment? • What environmental restrictions are or should be imposed on airport

development and aircraft operations, as well as engine design?• How do governments regulate these environmental issues

(e.g., emissions trading and curfews), and what impactdo they have on airport planning, development and operations?

• How can airlines and airports become “green”, and at what cost?• What engine technologies arrest noise and reduce emissions?

Chair: David Berg – Air Transport Association of AmericaSpeakers: Dan Cohen-Nir – Airbus

Stanley King – SL King & AssociatesTrung Ngo – BombardierAndris Vasarins – Air Transport Association of Canada

10:45 – 11:15 REFRESHMENT BREAK(sponsored by Air Traffic Alliance andBoeing Phantom Works)

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11:15 – 12:15ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: EMISSIONS

• What is aviation’s contribution to greenhouse gas emissionsand global warming?

• What is the impact of air contrails on climate change?• Do aircraft emissions at high altitudes threaten the ozone layer?• Climate change is occuring: how will aviation contribute to the solution?• Is there a cleaner fuel than kerosene?• How have governments responded to the problems posed by aircraft

emissions?• Is emissions trading or emissions taxation the answer?• How have ICAO and the WMO attempted to address environmental

problems?

Chair: Kevin Brown – Boeing Phantom WorksSpeakers: Aileen Barton – General Electric Company

Billy M. Glover – Boeing Jane Hupe – ICAOHerbert Puempel – World Meteorological OrganizationRodrigo Silva e Souza – Embraer

12:15 – 14:00 LUNCH(sponsored by IATA and Nav Canada)

KEYNOTE ADDRESSScott Carson – President & Chef Executive Officer,

Boeing Commercial Airplanes

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14:00 –15:00WILL EMISSIONS TRADING AND TAXING PROGRAMMES ACHIEVESUSTAINABILITY?PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES AND OPINION

• What is sustainable transportation?• Are there creative ways to arrest environmental pollution?• Should environmental levies for emissions be imposed?• Should trading of pollution rights be allowed under Kyoto?• Can environmental regulation be imposed without crippling

air transportation?• What is the role of aviation in the achievement of the

UN Millennium Goals?

Chair: John Begin – ICAOSpeakers: Sam Barone – Air Transport Association of Canada

Brian Havel – DePaul UniversityRichard Janda – McGill University Institute of Air &

Space LawChris Lyle – World Tourism OrganizationMartin Staniland – University of Pittsburgh

15:00 – 15:30 REFRESHMENT BREAK(sponsored by Kreindler & Kreindler and Air Transat)

15:30 – 16:45ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION OF THE EXPERTS:THE WAY FORWARD ON SAFETY, SECURITYAND THE ENVIRONMENT

Speakers: Nancy Graham – ICAO

16:45 – 17:00CONCLUDING REMARKSPaul Stephen Dempsey – McGill University Institute of Air & Space Law

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CONFERENCE INFORMATION

Venue: The Hilton Montreal Bonaventure Hotel,900 de la Gauchetière West, Montréal, Québec H5A 1E4Reservations: 1-800-267-2575 or 1-514-878-2332

The Hilton Montréal Bonaventure is nestled on the very roof of PlaceBonaventure, a Montreal landmark. The Hotel boasts two and a half acres oflandscaped gardens, outdoor terraces and a spectacular year-round heatedpool. The Hotel is directly connected to subway, train station and undergroundcity of boutiques & restaurants.

1. Hotel Reservations: To make your hotel reservations online, please visit theHotel website athttp://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/yulbhhf_ica/index.j.htmlor call the Hotel toll free number 1-800-267-2575or direct line (514) 878-2332. Hotel fax line: (514) 878-3881.

Standard Deluxe Rooms $149.00 $149.00

Executive Floor Rooms $179.00 $209.00

Single Rate Double Rate

We are pleased to confirm the following special group rates in Canadiandollars, starting at $149.00 [Note: applicable taxes are extra]:

Executive Floor Rooms include:

• Free local calls and free access to high speed internet• Bathrobe, welcome gift & turn-down service• Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast from 07:00 - 10:30• Honor bar and hors d’oeuvres from 17:00 - 19:30• In-room safe

We have reserved a block of rooms and the reservation deadline is noon,August 31, 2007. After this date, the Hotel cannot guarantee rooms or availabil-ity and the Hotel will assign rooms on a space available basis. Rooms shall beavailable for check-in no later than 15:00 with a checkout time of 12:00 noon.

In order to receive the preferred contractedrates, telephone and fax requests must identifytheir affiliation with our group -- please refer tothe “ICAO/McGill Conference” when makingreservations.

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2. Passport/Visa Information: If you are visiting Canada a valid pass-port is generally required. It is the responsibility of the visitor,before entering Canada, to ensure that he or she has the neces-sary documents, including those for entry into another country orre-entry into his or her own country. Please contact the nearestEmbassy or Consulate if you need to obtain a visa to enterCanada.

3. Cancellation Policy: Registrants who are unable to attend theConference will receive a refund [less 30% of the registration feefor administrative charges] on written cancellations received priorto August 31, 2007. Regrettably, NO refunds will be grantedthereafter. However, a substitute registrant may be designated inlieu of the original registrant [or conference materials will be sentin lieu of a refund after the conference]. Please advise us of thesubstitute name in advance. Cancellations must be faxed to theattention of Maria D’Amico at 514-398-8197. The Conferencereserves the right to cancel any panels and activities and assumesno responsibility for personal expenses.

4. Marketing Contacts

• Sponsorship of the Conference: Dr. John Saba, Conference [email protected] or 514-398-5095

• Exhibition Space: Yves [email protected] or 450-677-3535

5. Programme and RegistrationSee Conference Website at:

• http://www.icao.int/icao/en/atb/atbMcGill_meetings/2007/Index.html orwww.mcgill.ca/iasl.

6. Information on Hotel Services and Montreal

• Visit the Hilton Montreal Bonaventure website at:http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/yulbhhf_ica/index.j.htmlor call toll free number 1-800-267-2575 or direct line (514) 878-2332

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

PRE-REGISTRATION is strongly recommended to avoid delays on-site.

To register for all programmes and events described in this brochure,please submit your completed registration form and payment to theaddresses indicated below. Confirmation will be sent to you within 72hours of registration receipt.In order to be included in the list of programme attendees, you mustregister by August 31, 2007.No registrations will be processed without payment. You will still needto present your Passport (and, as necessary, Student ID) in order toreceive your entrance badge when on-site.

THREE WAYS TO REGISTER!

Internet pre-registration is recommended... quick and easy

• InternetRegister online at:http://www.icao.int/icao/en/atb/atbMcGill_meetings/2007/Index.htmlor www.mcgill.ca/iasl

• FaxICAO/McGill Conference, c/o Maria D’Amico, fax number (514) 398-8197or Susan Joseph, fax number (514) 954-6744.Fax completed registration form with credit card payment information.

• MailSend completed registration form with payment to McGill Institute ofAir and Space Law, c/o Maria D’Amico, 3661 Peel Street,Montreal, (Quebec), Canada H3A 1X1

On Site Registration is available for those persons who miss the regis-tration deadline. On site registrants must pay the registration fees bycash, Visa, MasterCard, or American Express.

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PAYMENT INFORMATION

Registration Fees

• For registration fees, please see registration form included.• All fees are expressed in U.S. dollars (except hotel rates are quoted in

Canadian dollars).• Registration fees include admission to the three-day programme,

refreshment breaks, luncheons and cocktail receptions listed.

Method of Payment

• Credit Card (Visa, Master Card or American Express)• Check or money order in U.S. funds payable to “McGill Institute of Air

and Space Law”• Cash (on site only)

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ICAO/McGILL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM

First Name Initial(s) Last Name

Title

Organization / Firm

Address

City State/Prov. Country Postal / Zip Code

Tel: Fax: Email:

Signature: Date:

Registration Fee includes admission to the three-day programme, refreshments,luncheons and cocktail receptions. All amounts are listed in U.S. dollars.

Postmarked on orbefore

27 August 2007

Postmarked on or after28 August 2007

General attendee

Associate/Sponsor

Government

Academic

Student

$595.00

$495.00

$395.00

$295.00

$195.00

$695.00

$595.00

$495.00

$395.00

$295.00

Early Bird Regular

I will attend the Saturday Luncheon I will attend the Friday ReceptionI will attend the Sunday Luncheon I will attend the Saturday Reception

Method of Payment:

Check or money order in US funds payable to McGill Institute of Air and Space Law; or

MasterCard Visa American Express; or Cash (on-site only)

Card No:

Expiry Date: Name of card holder:

Date: Signature of card holder:

BY MAIL TO:

Send completed registrationform with credit card payment

information to McGill Institute ofAir and Space Law, c/o MariaD’Amico, 3661 Peel Street,

Montreal, (Quebec)Canada H3A 1X1

BY FAX:

ICAO/McGill Conference,c/o Maria D’Amico

Fax number: (514) 398-8197or Susan Joseph

Fax number: (514) 398-6744Fax completed registration form

with credit card paymentinformation.

BBYY IINNTTEERRNNEETT AATT::Register online at:

http://www.icao.int/icao/en/atb/AtbMcGillmeetings/2007/Index.html

orwww.mcgill.ca/iasl

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For questions related to the status of registration please email at [email protected]

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AVIATION SAFETY, SECURITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT: THE WAY FORWARD

14-16 September 2007

HOTEL RESERVATION FORMThe Conference has negotiated a special discounted group rate of$149/179.00 (Canadian) at the Hilton Montreal Bonaventure Hotel (across fromthe ICAO Headquarters). To take advantage of this rate and to ensure youraccommodation, please complete this reservation form with full details andFAX it directly to the hotel, using the fax number in box 2.1. YOUR DETAILS Please complete in block capitals using black ink

Family name: Given name:

Job title:

Organization:

Address:

Tel (direct line): Fax (for confirmation):

2. YOUR REQUIREMENTS Please choose room type

Hilton Montreal Bonaventure Hotel900 de la Gauchetiere West, Montreal (QC) Canada H5A 1E4 Telephone (514) 878-2332

Please Fax to: (514) ) 878-3881 prior to August 31, 2007

Single Room at 149.00CA$ per night Double Room at 149.00CA$ per night

Executive Room 179.00CA$ per night* Double Executive Room at 209.00CA$ per night

Arrival:_____________________________________ Depart:________________________________________

3. TO GUARANTEE YOUR ROOM All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card

Card Company: VISA MasterCard American Express

Card number: Expiry date:

Signature of cardholder:

To cancel a guaranteed reservation you must contact the hotel and obtain a cancellationnumber, before 18:00 of date of arrival, otherwise one room/night will be charged.

4. CONFIRMATION To be completed by the hotel

This section will be completed by the hotel that will then fax the whole form back to you. We are pleased to confirm the above booking.

Reservation number: Date of confirmation:

Executive Floor Rooms include:

• Free local calls and free access to high speed internet• Bathrobe, welcome gift & turn-down service• Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast from 07:00 - 10:30• Honor bar and hors d’oeuvres from 17:00 - 19:30• In-room safe

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